Articles Tagged Salem Page 17

True North reaches Roots' top spot. Photo Courtesy: Willamette University
Oregon Bluegrass and Folk Band True North Shines with New CD
(September 17, 2014, 4:30 am) SALEM, Ore. Two of the band’s four members are former Willamette University Bearcats — lead singer Kristen Grainger, who’s served as a university vice president since 2002, and guitarist Dale Adkins ‘85.(Video)

From the soulful narrative “Be Here Now ” to the toe-tapping melody of  “Shiny Black Shoes ,” the latest album from True North has earned international airtime and critical recognition on its way to the top of the Roots Music Report folk chart.


Governor John Kitzhaber has proclaimed September 19, to be POW-MIA Recognition Day in Oregon. Photo
Governor Proclaims Friday to be POW-MIA Recognition Day in Oregon
(September 17, 2014, 4:00 am) SALEM, Ore. As part of the commemoration for this day, one of largest POW-MIA flags in the United States will be raised onto the giant flag pole located at the Latus Harley Davidson dealership in Gladstone, Ore.

Governor John Kitzhaber has proclaimed September 19, to be POW-MIA Recognition Day in Oregon.


Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., F, Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) of Willamette University has been selected
Bearcats Yazan Hishmeh Selected as NWC Men's Soccer Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
(September 16, 2014, 7:01 pm) SALEM, Ore. Hishmeh scored a combined four goals, including the second hat trick of his career, in two games last week.

Yazan Hishmeh (Jr., F, Ventura, CA/Saint Bonaventure HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Sept. 14.


Taylor Ostrander won the women's race during Willamette's dual meet with Alaska-Anchorage. Photo Cou
Bearcats Taylor Ostrander Selected NWC Women's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week
(September 16, 2014, 7:00 pm) SALEM, Ore. Ostrander won the individual title in a dual meet with the University of Alaska-Anchorage in Chugiak, Alaska, on Sept. 11.

Taylor Ostrander (Jr., Kenai, AK/Kenai Central HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Women's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Sept. 14.


Three Day Forecast for Salem (September 16th - September 19th)
(September 16, 2014, 5:26 pm) SALEM, Ore. Clear skies returning on Friday

Warm weather, partly cloudy with a slight chance of precipitation for most of the week ahead in Salem with clear skies returning on Friday.


Northwest Natural Gas Company on Monday filed its annual purchased gas adjustment with the Public Ut
NW Natural Gas Files for 1.7 Percent Rate Hike
(September 16, 2014, 4:58 am) SALEM, Ore. The proposed rate change includes a 1.7 percent residential increase, which means the average homeowner will pay about $1.06 more per month.

Northwest Natural Gas Company on Monday filed its annual purchased gas adjustment with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.


Photo Courtesy: Oregon State Marine Board
Oregon Marine Board to Hold Meeting for Non-Motorized Boaters
(September 16, 2014, 4:57 am) SALEM, Ore. The listening session will focus on boating access, on-the-water safety, education, information outreach, and funding options to support these services.

Non-motorized boaters are invited to join the Oregon State Marine Board agency staff and Non-Motorized Advisory Committee members for an evening of dialog about boating needs that better support your activities out on the water.


A improperly disposed of cigarette is to blame for a three alarm house fire in Salem last week, Sale
Improperly Disposed of Cigarette to Blame for Salem House Fire
(September 15, 2014, 4:07 am) SALEM, Ore. A family of ten was displaced due to the fire. (Video)

A improperly disposed of cigarette is to blame for a three alarm house fire in Salem last week, Salem Fire Marshal Laird Case told Salem News Journal.


Catherine Steinke, CPDT-KA, to host a series of community education courses this fall. Photo Courtes
Willamette Humane Society to Offer Fall Dog Trainer Series
(September 15, 2014, 4:00 am) SALEM, Ore. The series will prepare students and community members to become capable, knowledgeable professional dog training instructors.

The Willamette Humane Society in Salem has announced its partnership with Chemeketa Community College, and instructor, Catherine Steinke, CPDT-KA, to host a series of community education courses this fall.


Oregon workers' compensation costs will decrease an average 5.3 percent in 2015, according to the Or
Oregon Workers Compensation Cost to Drop in 2015
(September 15, 2014, 3:00 am) SALEM, Ore. Workers' compensation pays injured workers for lost wages and medical care for job-related injuries.

Oregon workers' compensation costs will decrease an average 5.3 percent in 2015, according to the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.


« »